Press Release from Elizabeth Humphries
~ No Tests! No Grades! No Stress! Just Fun! ~
Panama City, FL – Registration is open for Education Encore’s Spring semester. Students can choose from a variety of personal enrichment and development courses offered in-person.
Education Encore is a non-credit enrichment program offered by Gulf Coast State College’s Continuing Education Department.
We are offering several new classes this semester, such as Music Appreciation, Everything Weather, and Art History of the 19th Century, just to name a few of the diverse choices of topics.
As a special thank you, each Education Encore participant will receive a surprise gift at the start of the session—a custom Encore “Commodore” tote bag to carry their materials in style.
“Education Encore is more than just a program—it’s a community of curious, passionate individuals who believe in the power of lifelong learning,” says Lara Herter, Program Coordinator. “We’re excited to welcome both new and returning participants this spring, and we hope the surprise gift adds a little extra joy to their experience.”
Panama City Campus Spring 2026
•Six consecutive Fridays; January 23 through February 27.
•Fee to attend is $125.
•For more information and to view the digital catalog, visit www.gulfcoast.edu/encore or call (850) 873-3583.

Marisa Weiman
Station Manager of The AlterNation
Marisa is the Station Manager of The AlterNation, a dynamic and student-led HD3 radio station. The station provides students with a platform to hone various skills in radio production, from content creation to broadcasting and audio editing.